Commercial Pilots
P-3 in-flight duties and aircraft systems knowledge provide a foundation for learning civilian aircraft checks and in-flight systems monitoring.
How to prepare: Arrange a civilian flight-school assessment to map your pilot training needs and review any logged pilot experience. Commercial flying requires a commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings, the required logged pilot flight experience, and applicable medical eligibility.
What the civilian work involves
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.